Rooster59
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Hi,
My question today: How best to figure weight distribution for 2 BP/W setups.
I have 2 different setups, both BP/W. One is a thick SS plate + thick STA, the other is a thin SS "dogbone" plate for travel with weight pockets on the cam-bands. 32lb. wing, fins are SB Jets (neg bouy).
I mostly dive single AL80's, with a 5mm full wetsuit size Med. I may buy a steel 100-120, but for now AL80's. No interest in doubles, wrecks, caves, etc. 5' 10" 170lb guy.
With the thick SS setup, I have 6 lbs. in a weight pouch belt. I like the belt. Trim seem perfect. I feel like I could take a nap at whatever depth I want. The belt itself doesn't seem uncomfortable on land. I'll set up the dogbone plate with whatever lead I need to match the other, or put the difference in the belt.
I wonder if I could move more weight to the plate / cambands, but I really don't like the idea of becoming a polaris missile from 50' if I ever had to ditch the gear. I think the real answer would be to free-dive with the wetsuit and weightbelt to see how much weight I need for that. Then put any under/over on the plate. Not really sure. I have the junk needed to make a P-weights or bolt-on weights for the plate.
Thanks for any help!
My question today: How best to figure weight distribution for 2 BP/W setups.
I have 2 different setups, both BP/W. One is a thick SS plate + thick STA, the other is a thin SS "dogbone" plate for travel with weight pockets on the cam-bands. 32lb. wing, fins are SB Jets (neg bouy).
I mostly dive single AL80's, with a 5mm full wetsuit size Med. I may buy a steel 100-120, but for now AL80's. No interest in doubles, wrecks, caves, etc. 5' 10" 170lb guy.
With the thick SS setup, I have 6 lbs. in a weight pouch belt. I like the belt. Trim seem perfect. I feel like I could take a nap at whatever depth I want. The belt itself doesn't seem uncomfortable on land. I'll set up the dogbone plate with whatever lead I need to match the other, or put the difference in the belt.
I wonder if I could move more weight to the plate / cambands, but I really don't like the idea of becoming a polaris missile from 50' if I ever had to ditch the gear. I think the real answer would be to free-dive with the wetsuit and weightbelt to see how much weight I need for that. Then put any under/over on the plate. Not really sure. I have the junk needed to make a P-weights or bolt-on weights for the plate.
Thanks for any help!
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